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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,101.24, 15,319.92 and 6,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,101.24, 15,319.92 and 6,322 is: 8,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,101.24 : 15,319.92 = 6,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,101.24/15,319.92 = 6,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,101.24x = 15,319.92 × 6,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,101.24x = 96,852,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,852,534.24/11,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.48

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